Apple Cookies
Tender, chewy cookies loaded with fresh diced apples and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Naturally sweetened with apple juice, these cookies stay moist and flavorful for days. A perfect autumn treat for breakfast or dessert.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and finely diced apples
- 1 tablespoon apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and spices until combined.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract one at a time.
- Fold in apples and apple juice until evenly distributed.
- Spoon dough into 1-inch balls about 2 inches apart on sheets.
- Bake 12-14 minutes per batch, rotating halfway through.
- Cool on sheets 3 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Cookies keep in airtight containers for 5-7 days.
Use a vegetable oil blend to replace butter if preferred.
Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for extra texture.
Use Granny Smith apples for best balance of tartness and sweetness.
Yield increases significantly due to apple moisture content in dough.
Use a vegetable oil blend to replace butter if preferred.
Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for extra texture.
Use Granny Smith apples for best balance of tartness and sweetness.
Yield increases significantly due to apple moisture content in dough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g